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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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Backspacing/Offset Question

What backspacing/offset would be needed to run a 16X8 rim with 305s that will not rub the leafspring at full lock?
DCSpecial, I know your out there, you probably know what I'm planning.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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I'll bump you for so DC will see this.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 09:44 PM
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Im not 100% and DC will confirm but I don't think you could rub the leaf pack with 305's on 16x8's. I'm running 17x9 and 315's and have no problem, but did kiss the leaf pack when I had my 35x12.5-17's on. Just my .02 till DC comes by...
 
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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For clarification...you're talking about removing the DRW spacer and using a SRW wheel?

If so, 4.5" of back space would be what you want on a 99-04 truck.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by DCSpecial
For clarification...you're talking about removing the DRW spacer and using a SRW wheel?

If so, 4.5" of back space would be what you want on a 99-04 truck.
Yeah, I want to put 8 inch rims in the front. What offset will I need? 0 or +2mm?
 
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 10:22 PM
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On a 8" wide wheel 4.5" of Back Space is 0mm

+2mm would be ~4.58" of Back Space.

2mm isn't really going to make a difference (25.4mm per 1")
 
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by RAMPAGE_F350
Yeah, I want to put 8 inch rims in the front. What offset will I need? 0 or +2mm?
Why? That truck looks great. Bring it up to the TS event.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 11:28 PM
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I completly agree mike .
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Why? That truck looks great. Bring it up to the TS event.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 11:58 PM
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Better tire wear, better handling maybe?

A 305 on a 6" wide wheel isn't the best combo for the above.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by DCSpecial
Better tire wear, better handling maybe?

A 305 on a 6" wide wheel isn't the best combo for the above.
I don''t think he has 305s right now. I don't think he needs them either.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 12:26 AM
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Some of his previous posts mention running a 2" spacer between his rear duals due to the 305s.
Unless he has a smaller tire up front.
 
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